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Clematis First Love

Clematis First Love PBR

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A compact summer clematis with large flowers measuring 10 to 15 cm in diameter. The semi-double flowers are white with 20 to 30 slightly undulate sepals. The floral buds appear at a height of 1 m. Well suited for small spaces and container gardening, this variety is floriferous, refined, and romantic.
Flower size
13 cm
Height at maturity
2.25 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The Clematis or Clematis 'First Love' blooms in summer with large white flowers measuring 10 to 15 cm, semi-double, with an elegant and romantic appearance. Slightly undulated and with a fine, almost transparent texture, they bloom abundantly on a vigorous small liana of modest stature, well suited for small spaces and potted cultivation.

The Clematis genus belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. 'First Love' is a horticultural variety created by Szczepan Marczyński, developed in Poland in 1999. It belongs to the group of twice-flowering clematis. The first flowering appears in spring on the previous year's shoots, followed by a second flowering in late summer on the current year's shoots. It flowers between June and August. It is a woody and climbing perennial plant, with short stems, reaching a height of 2 to 2.5 metres, with a spread of 1m². Every spring, numerous stems emerge from its base.

The floral buds of this clematis are located 1 metre from the base. It produces 10 to 15 cm diameter flowers, semi-double, with 20 to 30 slightly undulated white sepals and stamens composed of yellow anthers on white filaments. The numerous petals taper at their ends and are pure white. When fully open, the corollas have a light appearance despite their doubling. The flowers, bisexual, are solitary or grouped in cymes. The deciduous leaves are simple, light green. Their lamina is incised, palmate, with smooth edges. This clematis clings to support or host plants through petioles transformed into tendrils.

Plant your clematis alongside your climbing roses or lianas to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. They will weave through dwarf conifers, bamboo, or ornamental apple trees to bring life to their beautiful foliage twice a year. You can also associate them with other climbing plants, such as akebias or jasmines. Plant perennial plants like hardy geraniums at their base to maintain a cool soil and create some shade. This genus is rich in diversity, with varieties in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'First Love', thanks to its modest stature, will thrive perfectly in a pot on a balcony or next to an entrance door.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.25 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 13 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Cultivar

First Love PBR

Family

Ranunculaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22560

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Planting and care

Plant the 'First Love' clematis preferably in full sun, in a fertile, humus-bearing, well-drained soil, while shading the roots and base of the stem (with a flat tile, for example). Herbaceous species prefer full sun and wilt in overly wet soil. Install your plant by covering the root ball with 3 cm of soil, in a worked soil of 20 cm, lightened with good potting soil. During the first few weeks, water regularly, but be careful of stagnant water, as it can cause collar rot. Cover the base of climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, in order to reduce the risk of wilting while promoting the growth of vigorous shoots from the stump. After planting, prune the stems of deciduous climbing clematis to about 30 cm from the base, above a nice pair of buds. Mulch in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without tightening them, until the plant can grip on its own. Clematis also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. This variety flowers on the previous year's growth, so lightly prune it in March (a simple cleaning is enough). After the spring flowering, cut back half of all the branches to encourage strong branching and the formation of new shoots that will produce a second flowering during summer. It is possible to cut back the clematis to 60 cm from the ground. Only prune severely to rejuvenate your clematis every 4 or 5 years. Voles and grey worms can attack clematis and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
Type of support Arch, Tree, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions This variety blooms on the previous year's shoots, so prune it lightly in March (a simple cleaning is sufficient). After the spring flowering, cut back half of the branches to encourage the clematis to branch out strongly and produce new shoots for a second flowering during summer. It is possible to cut back the clematis up to 75 cm from the ground. Only prune severely to rejuvenate your clematis every 4 or 5 years.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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